Japan economy
Bank of Japan deputy governor says rate hikes likely to continue
[TOKYO] Bank of Japan Deputy Governor Ryozo Himino said on Monday the central bank is expected to gradually shift to a more neutral monetary policy stance by continuing to raise interest rates.
Japan’s factory activity hits near 4-year high in February: PMI
New export business expanded at the fastest rate since June 2021
Tokyo CPI cools below Bank of Japan’s target for first time since 2024
The central bank has already said that inflation is likely to ease below its 2% target in the first half of this year
Japan’s services inflation steady, signals wage-driven price pressure
The Bank of Japan has signalled its readiness to keep hiking borrowing costs if prices continue to rise
Japan PM Takaichi voiced concern to BOJ's Ueda over further rate hikes
[TOKYO] Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi conveyed her reservations about further interest rate hikes when she met with Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda last week, the Mainichi daily reported on...
Japan’s core inflation slows to 2-year low, complicates BOJ rate-hike timing
A separate index seen as a better indicator of underlying inflation also falls, but remains well above central bank’s 2% target
Japan’s factory activity expands at fastest pace in four years: PMI
Strong overseas demand helped drive the fastest pace of growth in new export orders in eight years
Japan may face upheaval of funds when BOJ hikes rates to 1%, economist says
The markets are pricing in the chance of another hike as soon as March or April
Japan’s exports mark biggest jump in three years on pre-Chinese New Year shipments
Analysts expect the Japanese economy to gather momentum with the help of domestic drivers such as private consumption
IMF urges Japan to keep raising rates, avoid reducing sales tax
With inflation exceeding its 2% target for nearly four years, the BOJ has signalled its readiness to keep hiking rates
